The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.
Position Description
The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary invites applications for emerging leaders in the area of Neuroscience, Brain Health and Exercise with an emphasis on the bidirectional relationships between brain health, cognition and physical health across the lifespan, for a Canada Research Chair (CRC), Tier II position. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) and will be nominated for a CRC Tier II Chair. This is a full-time position with an anticipated July 2022 start date.
The successful candidate will bring a record of achievement commensurate with appointment at a Tier II Canada Research Chair and Assistant Professor level, have earned a PhD in Kinesiology, Brain Health, and/or related discipline and have demonstrated success in research publications and potential for securing external funding through national agencies such as CIHR, NSERC, and/or health or sport related agencies. The successful applicant will have an excellent emerging world-class research program with a life-cycle approach to human growth and development and an emphasis on the following: the relationship between brain health, cognition and physical health, neurobiological drivers of successful aging in both female and males with implcations for and treatment and prevention of various diseases, influence of exercise on development at any stage from birth to aging. The candidate will have the potential to become a leader in their research field with a plan for significant contribution to the Faculty of Kinesiology in high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate student supervision and mentorship, training of postdoctoral fellows, and service. There is the possibility of a joint appointment within the University.
Tier II Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Candidates who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree and who have had career breaks, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, clinical training, and research interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, etc., may have their eligibility for a Tier II Chair assessed through the program’s Tier II justification process. Please contact UCalgary’s Office of Research Services for more information: [email protected]. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website, including eligibility criteria.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please provide a cover letter, a summary of your teaching philosophy, a summary of your planned research program, and curriculum vitae. Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent separately to the Dean, Dr. Penny Werthner via Cheryl Gathercole, Executive Assistant, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, [email protected]
The closing date for applications is December 31, 2021
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Penny Werthner, Dean
Faculty of Kinesiology
Email: [email protected]
The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of the four designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity or requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
Additional Information
To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Kinesiology visit Careers in the Faculty of Kinesiology.
COVIDSafe Campus Strategy
The University has implemented a new Vaccination Directive that requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 1, 2022. You will be required to upload proof of vaccination prior to commencing your duties. Please review the COVIDSafe Campus website for further information and access to additional resources.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
Posting Date: November 23, 2021
Closing Date: December 31, 2021
